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UKRI-5530 High Resolution Confocal Microscope

UK Research and Innovation

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UK Research and Innovation

Buyer Address: Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1FL, GB

Contact Name: MRC Procurement

Contact Email: mrcprocurement@ukri.org

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
628278.24 GBP
Published
06 Jan 2026, 10:40
Deadline
18 Dec 2025, 17:00
Contract Start
24 Dec 2025, 00:00
Contract End
12 Feb 2027, 23:59
Category
goods
CPV
38510000 - Microscopes
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Carl Zeiss Ltd
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

Purchase of a high resolution confocal microscope including one year warranty.

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Opportunity Context

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